Effects of Gravity-Assist Timing on Outer-Planet Missions Using Solar Electric Propulsion | Zendy

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Effects of Gravity-Assist Timing on Outer-Planet Missions Using Solar Electric Propulsion

Author(s) -

Byoungsam Woo,

Victoria Coverstone,

Michael Cupples

Publication year - 2004

Publication title -

aiaa/aas astrodynamics specialist conference and exhibit

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Conference proceedings

DOI - 10.2514/6.2004-5397

Subject(s) - planet , aerospace engineering , spacecraft , venus , electrically powered spacecraft propulsion , propulsion , outer planets , astrobiology , ion thruster , trajectory , solar system , range (aeronautics) , physics , environmental science , astronomy , engineering

Missions to the outer planets for spacecraft with a solar-electric propulsion system (SEPS) and that utilize a single Venus gravity assist are investigated. The trajectories maximize the delivered mass to the target planet for a range of flight times. A comparison of the trajectory characteristics (delivered mass, launch energy and onboard propulsive energy) is made for various Venus gravity assist opportunities. Methods to estimate the delivered mass to the outer planets are developed.

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